Woodley has been mooted as the man to 'welcome' Conor McGregor back to UFC action after his August boxing match against Floyd Mayweahter.
However, he will first hold a third title defence against Maia on Saturday in Anaheim, California, the co-main event as Daniel Cormier clashes with Jon Jones.
But after legendary fighter GSP's comeback fight against Michael Bisping for the middleweight belt was wiped out, Woodley was lined up as a potential opponent.
And UFC chief White has now confirmed that he is aiming to have the winner of this weekend's welterweight title bout face GSP in an epic... read more

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